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Gregory Halle-Ekane, Bokwena Moali, Katayi E Tshimwanga, Ndeso S Atanga, Avelina Mgasa, Nathanael Sirili, Marius Nsoh, Busi A Ngum, Moses O Otieno
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: Antiretroviral therapy is a lifelong commitment that requires consistent intake of tablets to optimize health outcomes, attain and maintain viral suppression. Objective: We aimed to elicit predictors of treatment interruption amongst PLHI
Autor:
Jane Namakula Katende, Kizito Omona
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus epidemics in sub-Saharan Africa have been closely related and persistent, proving a considerable burden for healthcare provision. This has complicated utilization of services, with noted opini
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most seen infection among community. Objectives: In this cross-sectional study we aimed to investigate the risk factors of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria that caused community-acquired UT
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in women and can interrupt daily living activities of the individuals. The study aimed at determining the LUTS prevalence and the influencing factors in nurses and civil servants working at a
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: A better understanding of the baseline characteristics of elderly people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is relevant because the world’s HIV population is ageing. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the baseline characteristics of PLW
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: Hypertension is a serious disease with increasing worldwide prevalence, leading to life-threatening complica- tions. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in a university hospital. The Occupational Health and Safety Unit dat
Autor:
H O Dada-Adegbola, Catherine O. Falade, Olawunmi R Rabiu, Ayokulehin M. Kosoko, Olatunbosun Ganiyu Arinola, Olusegun G. Ademowo, Alexander B. Odaibo
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: Iron deficiency is a dominant source of anaemia in many settings. To evaluate the key cause of anaemia in the study area, the prevalence of anaemia due to major public health diseases was compared with anaemia due to iron deficiency. Meth
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Introduction: As they grow, young people transit through adolescence; a particularly challenging phase. Many go through without difficulties but some experience maladaptive responses in form of conduct and adjustment problems, pubertal chal- lenges a
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: A major drawback to the management of hypertension among patients is poor adherence to pharmacother- apy. Factors that influence non-adherence to antihypertensive drugs could vary, depending on the prevailing condition of patient and sett
Autor:
Kalanne Ada Opusunju, Emeka Ray-Offor
Publikováno v:
African Health Sciences
Background: Epidemiological studies on peptic ulcer disease (PUD) have shown a recent decrease in hospital admissions in Western countries. Objective: This paper aimed to study the current status and risk factors of PUD in a Nigerian metropolis. Meth